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La Mesa Women Get A Lesson In Self-Defense
LA MESA - Recent discussions of crime in La Mesa -- like those that peppered the fall elections -- usually focused on the declining crime rate. But…
ContinueAdded by La Mesa Today on January 31, 2011 at 10:00pm — 2 Comments
Cool Returns And Brings Fog With It
LA MESA -- The respite from cold departed with the return of a cool rain overnight, leaving a foggy morning to greet the work week in La Mesa. Gird yourself for more of this bitter winter! (Is…
ContinueAdded by La Mesa Today on January 31, 2011 at 6:52am — 1 Comment
Woman Robbed In Wal-Mart Parking Lot
On January 26, 2011, at about 6:30 PM, the La Mesa Police Department responded to a call of a robbery that had just occurred in the parking lot of the Wal-Mart Store, located at 5500 Grossmont Center Drive, La Mesa.
The female victim was approached from behind by the suspect as she was walking in the parking lot of Wal-Mart. The suspect grabbed the victim’s purse…
Added by La Mesa Today on January 28, 2011 at 12:58am — No Comments
Officials Seek Support For Marine's Pet
LA MESA -- A local U.S. Marine who is suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder recently purchased a companion dog from a local pet store that may have been the product of a puppy mill.
The dog almost immediately had health problems and the marine was left with vet bills he couldn't afford.
Mayor Art Madrid today held a press…
Added by La Mesa Today on January 27, 2011 at 10:30am — 1 Comment
Why Does La Mesa's Centennial Matter?
LA MESA -- What better way to get ready for a Centennial than looking to our own history. A year ago, we published the story below explaining why so much work and…
Added by La Mesa Today on January 24, 2011 at 8:30pm — 6 Comments
La Mesa Cops Conduct DUI Warrant Sweep
LA MESA -- In an effort to display its commitment to combating drinking and driving, the La Mesa Police Department conducted a DUI Warrant Sweep on Monday.
A total of forty five subjects with outstanding DUI warrants that had been issued in the last two months were identified. Several teams of Officers attempted to locate these subjects at…
Added by La Mesa Today on January 24, 2011 at 3:00pm — No Comments
Purse Snatcher Takes It On The Chin
LA MESA -- A 52-year-old woman fended off a purse snatcher, exchanging punches with the thief in the Henry's parking lot near Palm Avenue Friday night.
La Mesa police said the attack happened just before 9 p.m. Police said the woman had just finished shopping at Henry’s Market and was walking through the parking…
ContinueAdded by La Mesa Today on January 22, 2011 at 8:00am — 3 Comments
A Clear Uptick In Civic Engagement
MARYLAND AVENUE -- Just 48 hours later and a few blocks west of Tuesday's town hall meeting place, but it might have been a world away.
Attendance at the City of La Mesa's second town hall…
Added by La Mesa Today on January 20, 2011 at 10:30pm — 7 Comments
Another Bank Robber Hits La Mesa
UNIVERSITY AVENUE -- For the second time in two days, a robber has slipped a note to a local bank teller and made off with cash.
On Thursday, just before noon, La Mesa police responded to a call of a robbery that had just occurred at the Wells Fargo Bank located inside the Vons store at 8011 University Avenue.The lone…
ContinueAdded by La Mesa Today on January 20, 2011 at 3:30pm — 1 Comment
Police Ask Help In Finding Alleged Molester
LA MESA -- The La Mesa police are asking the public's help in finding a man accused of molesting a 16-year-old boy he first met on-line.
On June 24, 2010, Jeffrey John McPherson, 41, was arrested by La Mesa police for molesting the 16-year-old boy over a 9-month period.
The…
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Lone Suspect Robs Bank Of West
La Mesa police are looking for a bank robber who handed a teller a note demanding money just after 9 a.m. this morning at the Bank of the West on Grossmont Center Drive.
Police said the lone suspect entered the bank, located at 8690 Grossmont Center Drive, and handed a teller a demand note. No weapon was displayed and no one was harmed. The…
Added by La Mesa Today on January 19, 2011 at 5:00pm — No Comments
A Quiet Night At Town Hall Meeting
PARKWAY - The City Council gathered Tuesday night to take the pulse of the people.
Depending on your view, the quiescence they were met with suggested…
Added by La Mesa Today on January 18, 2011 at 10:38pm — 6 Comments
Sixth Grades May Be Moving Back To Elementary Schools
LA MESA - The impact of the state budget crisis continues to take its toll on local schools.
In an appparent cost saving move, the La Mesa/Spring Valley school district is expected to move its sixth graders back to elementary campuses in September.
The move, which has not been officially…
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Pursuing The Art of Giving Kids The Arts
By PEGGY JUNKER
“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.”
-Pablo Picasso
Maybe the answer is, “by teaching…
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Dr. King Honored In La Mesa's 15th Annual Festival
The City of La Mesa's Human Relations Commission held its 15th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Multicultural Festival before an audience of several hundred Sunday afternoon.…
ContinueAdded by La Mesa Today on January 16, 2011 at 9:00pm — 1 Comment
Shooting Threat Disrupts School Day
A phoned threat to the El Cajon police today sent La Mesa Police racing to Helix High School.
Police say a caller told El Cajon police there would be a shooting at Helix High School and then immediately notified La Mesa officers.
La Mesa police immediately searched the campus and found nothing amiss. El Cajon police are continuing to…
Added by La Mesa Today on January 14, 2011 at 12:30pm — No Comments
Downtown Merchants, City Talk Turkey On Redevelopment
By Chris Lavin
Editor
LA MESA – Many of La Mesa’s downtown merchants gathered last night to meet face to face…
ContinueAdded by La Mesa Today on January 13, 2011 at 11:19pm — 14 Comments
Madrid Sees Best of Times, Worst of Times
La Mesa Mayor Art Madrid gave his annual "Audit'' state of the city address…
ContinueAdded by La Mesa Today on January 11, 2011 at 8:30pm — 7 Comments
Parking Fines Rise As State Asks For More
LA MESA – There is good news and bad news on the downtown parking meter front.
The good news: The new electronic meters are working well, residents are using their credit cards…
Added by La Mesa Today on January 11, 2011 at 8:30pm — 9 Comments
Second Location For Trolley Stop Deli
CENTER DRIVE -- The many fans of the Trolley Stop Deli on La Mesa Boulevard have reason to celebrate. The La Mesa establishment is expanding, leasing a second…
Added by La Mesa Today on January 9, 2011 at 2:30pm — 1 Comment
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Over 50 percent of Americans expect home prices to rise
More than half of Americans now expect the country’s home prices to climb within the next year, illustrating a growing optimism toward the health of the housing industry, according to new data from Fannie Mae. Read the full story.
Los Angeles Times
Some homes are slow to sell even in the hottest markets
With full-fledged sellers’ markets underway in dozens of metropolitan areas around the country, new research has found curious statistical patterns emerging: Even in cities where listings get multiple offers within days or hours, significant numbers of homes are sitting on the market for six months, 12 months, or more with no takers. Among the reasons: Mispricing, excessive restrictions on access to buyers and agents, failure to clean or make repairs, and a variety of other marketing bungles. Read the full story.
The Wall Street Journal
Principal forgiveness could reduce costs for taxpayers
Allowing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to reduce loan balances for borrowers who owe more than their homes are worth could ultimately reduce mortgage defaults and save the government money, according to a report by the Congressional Budget Office. Read the full story.
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